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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.88, 10,575.70 and 2,305.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.88, 10,575.70 and 2,305.94 is: 3,459.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.88 : 10,575.70 = 2,305.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.88/10,575.70 = 2,305.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.88x = 10,575.70 × 2,305.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.88x = 24,386,871.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,386,871.01/7,049.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.19

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